Hospitality

The ‘kol dichfin’ call of Sukkot

The sukkah is fragile and temporary, but the welcome we create within it can be strong and lasting.

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

What started with a polite request to lower the volume allegedly ended with a violent assault, a police investigation, and a shaken guesthouse owner questioning whether he should have called police sooner.

Vayera:

Pointers on hospitality

Guests do more for the host than the host does for them. The guests get a meal and a place to sleep while the host derives immense satisfaction and pleasure from providing for them - and merits a mitzva besides.

Don't lock the door - maybe someone will come

The real significance of the Mimouna holiday is the door open to all who wish to enter.

The Daily Portion

The Mimouna celebration - keeping the door wide open

'Tirvachu ve'tisadu' translates as 'feel at home and eat well' or as 'be prosperous and help others'- it is the open door Mimouna greeting.

A rose among thorns

Rivkah was a beautiful flower growing in a desert, but she came from the family of Avraham and knew about his deeds.

Benjamin Franklin and the Exodus

Break Free from Materialism!